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Is Daylily 'Orange Velvet' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Orange Velvet'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'orange velvet' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Consumption of any portion of the plant — leaves, flowers, stems, or pollen — can result in acute renal failure in cats, which is rapidly fatal if untreated. Effects in dogs are milder but include vomiting and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'orange velvet'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move daylily 'orange velvet' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of daylily 'orange velvet' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten daylily 'orange velvet', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is daylily 'orange velvet' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'orange velvet' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'orange velvet' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Consumption of any portion of the plant — leaves, flowers, stems, or pollen — can result in acute renal failure in cats, which is rapidly fatal if untreated. Effects in dogs are milder but include vomiting and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'orange velvet'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Consumption of any portion of the plant — leaves, flowers, stems, or pollen — can result in acute renal failure in cats, which is rapidly fatal if untreated. Effects in dogs are milder but include vomiting and lethargy. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to daylily 'orange velvet'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'orange velvet'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is daylily 'orange velvet' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Orange Velvet' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'orange velvet' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'orange velvet'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full daylily 'orange velvet' pet-safety